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Mazda Mazda3 Key Fob Battery Replacement Guide
How to change the battery in the key fob remote of a 2nd generation Mazda Mazda3 with photo illustrated steps.

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2012 Mazda3 Key Fob
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Eject Metal Ignition Key
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Turn Fob On Side
This automotive "how-to" guide was specifically written to assist owners of the second generation (2010, 2011, 2012 & 2013) Mazda 3 in replacing the battery in the combination key fob remote control and flip out ignition key.

Owners of other Mazda vehicles such as the Mazda2, Mazda5, Mazda6, MX-5 Miata, Mazdaspeed3, CX-5, CX-7, CX-9, MPV, Tribute, RX-8, Axela, Demio, Verisa, Premacy, and Atenza may also find these DIY instructions to be helpful.

A replacement coin cell (A.K.A. "button" or "watch") key fob battery is part number CR1620. It is available from various manufacturers such as Panasonic, Duracell, Energizer, Maxell, Sony, and Renata.

The only tool needed to change the key fob battery is a small flathead screwdriver.



 
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Insert Flathead Screwdriver
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Press Release Button
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Separate Ignition Key
The first step is to press the round silver button and eject the flip out metal ignition key.

Then turn the key fob over so that the empty slot where the ignition key used to reside is facing up towards you.

Insert the blade of the small flathead screwdriver in to the slot and push the small button.

While holding the release button down, pull the ignition key away from the rest of the fob to separate the two pieces.

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Pry Apart Remote Unit
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Pull Two Halves Apart
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Key Fob Split
Set the ignition key aside in a safe place.

Insert the blade of the flathead screwdriver in to the small notch in between the two halves of the remote control unit and gently pry them apart.



 

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Old Battery Exposed
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Gently Pry Out Battery
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Panasonic CR1620 3V
Carefully pry out the old battery using the small flathead screwdriver.

Try to avoid damaging the metal electrical contacts with the screwdriver.

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Battery Socket
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Old Battery Removed
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New Battery "+" Down
Push a new # CR1620 3 volt coin cell battery in to the socket with the positive "+" side facing down.
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Line Up Remove & Cover
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Snap On Rear Cover
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Remote Re-Assembled
Line up the electrical terminals on the remote control's circuit board with the back cover of the key fob and press the two halves together.

Snap the two halves of the key fob together and make sure that they are flush all the way around.

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Push On Ignition Key
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Battery Replacement Done
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Test New Fob Battery
Push the metal ignition key piece back in to the fob until it clicks in to place.

Fold the metal ignition key back down in to the fob and double check that the parts are secure.

Stand near your Mazda3 and press the "Lock" or "Unlock" buttons to test the new key fob battery. If the battery is working properly, the parking lights should flash.

For more, check out my other 2010-2013 Mazda Mazda3 Repair & Maintenance Guides.
 

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